Notes
The following topics are covered in this chapter.
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Define a vector as a physical quantity that has both magnitude and
direction and give examples
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Define a scalar quantity as a physical quantity that has magnitude
only and give examples
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Define resultant vector as the single vector which has the same effect
as the original vectors acting together
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Determine the resultant vector of any two vectors
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Determine two perpendicular components of any vector (e.g. force at
an angle, weight on an inclined plane)